266 Quartermaster Battalion
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm)
in height overall, consisting of the shield and motto of
the coat of arms blazoned: Azure, between five bezants a
bar wavy Argent cottised potenté Or. Attached
below the shield a gold scroll inscribed "THE
PROVIDERS" in blue letters.
- Symbolism: The
wavy bar represents the Rhineland and the gold bars
between the five gold roundels are symbolic of direct
support of combat troops throughout five campaigns in
Italy, France and Germany.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for
the 266th Quartermaster Battalion on 4 May 1964. It was
redesignated on 27 Dec 1966 for the 266th Supply and
Service Battalion. The insignia was redesignated and the
description amended on 9 Oct 1986 for the 266th
Quartermaster Battalion.
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Coat
of Arms
- Description:
Shield: Azure, between five bezants a bar wavy Argent
cottised potenté Or. Motto: THE PROVIDERS.
- Symbolism: The
wavy bar represents the Rhineland and the gold bars
between the five gold roundels are symbolic of direct
support of combat troops throughout five campaigns in
Italy, France and Germany.
- Background: The
coat of arms was approved on 4 May 1964.
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